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Chapter 1 Nursing Science and the Foundation of Knowledge The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by which statement? 1. Research priorities for nursing informatics include the development of a standard nursing language and the development of databases for clinical information. 2. A formal educational program at the master's level must be completed before a nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing examination. 3. As a differ...

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1. Costovertebral angle tenderness should be assessed whenever you suspect the patient may have: - Polynephritis 2. In older adults, overflow fecal incontinence is commonly due to: -Fecal impaction 3. A 1 month old boy has been vomiting for 2 weeks. How is this symptom of GERD and pyloric stenosis further differentiated in this child’s assessment? – The infant has regurgitation with pyloric stenosis 4. Auscultation of borborygmi is associated with: - Gastroenteritis, early intestina...

Question 1 (2.5 points) The nurse practitioner knows that a highly valuable assessment tool for evaluating urinary incontinence and contributing factors in daily life is: Question 1 options: A) the interview C) the physical exam D) the patient's response to non-pharmacologic treatments Save Question 2 (2.5 points) The nurse practitioner is counseling a 57 year-old patient with urinary incontinence. The patient desires to try non- pharmacological, non-invasive...

How would you differentiate between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? Correct Answer: Both of these conditions will include high levels of blood glucose readings. DKA will exhibit acidosis and urinary ketones while HHS will not. Treatment for each condition is similar with fluid bolus and infusion as well as insulin bolus and infusion. Juan is a 42 year old male with complaints of nausea and vomiting for 3 days and has been unable to keep anything...

How might a nurse practitioner participate in local efforts to reduce infant mortality rates? Your Answer: Nurse practitioners can use primary prevention to reduce infant mortality rates. Education is key. Educating regarding prenatal care in the first trimester, increasing breastfeeding rates. Also, educating regarding tobacco and substance abuse during pregnancy, as well as ensuring infants are not left in cars. How does the ANA Code of Ethics relate to health policy? Establishes th...

1. ANS: 1 Chapter number and title: 1, Foundations for Medical Surgical Practice Chapter learning objective: Discussing the incorporation of evidence-based practices into medical-surgical nursing Chapter page reference: 003-004 Heading: Evidence-Based Nursing Care Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Planning Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Management of Care Cognitive level: Comprehension [Understanding] Concept: Evidence-Based Practice Difficulty: Easy Feedback 1...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because the process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored and if the conclusions that are being drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. Discuss and identify subjective data? What the patient tells you, complains of, etc. Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. Discuss and identify objective data? What YOU can see, hear, or feel as part of your exam. Includes lab dat...

1. A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the procedure? 1. Glipizide 2. Metformin 3. Repaglinide 4. Regular insulin 2. A client who had cardiac surgery 24 hours ago has had a urine output averaging 20 mL/hour for 2 hours. The client received a single bolus of 500 mL of intravenous fluid. Urine ou...

Chapter 01: Mental Health and Mental Illness MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention? a. Conduct mental health assessments. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. d. Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B In most states, prescriptive privileges are granted to masters-prepared nurse practitioners who have taken s...